OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Article | Last updated: 23/12/2024 | Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
The OECD is an intergovernmental organization focused on economic, social, and environmental development in democratic states. The OECD has 34 member countries. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion participates in the Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Committee (ELSA).
In the OECD, member countries discuss economic, industrial, and social issues of common interest. The OECD's analyses are particularly useful when comparing countries using the most comparable statistics possible. The OECD excels in providing statistics that shed light on new issues.
Under the Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Committee (ELSA), there are three working groups: one related to the publication Employment Outlook, one on social policy, and one on migration policy. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion participates in all groups.
ELSA continuously conducts various thematic studies, some of which involve country studies. Important themes in recent years with Norwegian country reports include youth transitions from school to work, mental health and work, labor immigration policy, older workers' participation in the labor market, and policies for socially vulnerable youth. Participation in thematic studies requires co-financing from the participating countries.
In collaboration between the Education and ELSA Committees, the OECD has conducted a comprehensive survey of the skills of people of working age (15-64 years), the PIAAC survey.
The ELSA Committee maintains ongoing dialogue with social partners through meetings with the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) and the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC). Important annual publications include the Employment Outlook and Migration Outlook.